Invest in Your Future with Preventive Care
When life gets busy, it can be easy to forget to prioritize your health and well-being. However, prioritizing preventive care — the steps you take to avoid illness — can help you stay healthier longer and lower your healthcare costs in the future.
The Key Components of Preventive Care:
- Regular Check-ups and Screenings: Routine check-ups and screenings are essential for early detection of conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer. The types of screenings you need depend on your age, sex, and family history.
- Vaccinations and Immunizations: Staying current with vaccines, such as flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines, helps protect you from infectious diseases and reduces the risk of spreading illness.
- Lifestyle Modifications: Adopting a healthy lifestyle can help you avoid many health issues down the line. This includes focusing on balanced nutrition, regular exercise, stress management, avoiding smoking, and ensuring adequate sleep.
- Health Education and Awareness: Understanding your family history and health risks is key to effective prevention. Use available resources, including mental health support, to stay informed and proactive.
Recognizing Changes in Your Body
Part of preventive health is recognizing changes in your body that may not be normal. Detecting symptoms like lumps, unexplained weight loss, persistent fevers, chronic coughs, changes in bowel movements, and skin changes can lead to timely medical intervention.
Earn HRA Funding with Prevention @ 100%
To keep you and your loved ones healthy, your covered eligible in-network preventive care is paid in full by the Trust—with no deductibles or co-insurance. Plus, you may earn Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) funding, if eligible, through preventive care:
Earn $200 – $500 for getting the following covered vaccines:
- Get a Covered Flu Shot
- Get both doses (if applicable) of FDA approved COVID-19 Vaccine
- Get an FDA approved COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
Earn $100 for getting one of the following covered services:
- Well-adult annual physical
- Preventive mammogram, Pap smear, or prostate exam
- Certain adult immunizations
- Biometric screening
- Preventive colon cancer screening
By embracing preventive care, you can take proactive steps towards a healthier, more balanced life. Remember, it’s never too late to start prioritizing your health and well-being!
Sources: medlineplus.gov